Satellite data will be utilized in collaboration by SatSure and KALRO to promote agricultural transformation within Kenya.
SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd. and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) have joined forces to transform farming practices in Kenya. This partnership aims to integrate SatSure's AI and Earth Observation (EO) satellite data with KALRO's agricultural research, paving the way for pilot projects, joint research initiatives, and the development of digital tools that support agricultural stakeholders.
The collaboration focuses on leveraging satellite imagery, remote sensing, and advanced analytics to provide actionable insights for crop monitoring, yield forecasting, soil health assessment, and climate resilience strategies. Specifically, the initiatives planned include:
- Crop monitoring and yield estimation using satellite data and AI for more accurate and timely agricultural insights.
- Development of decision intelligence tools that leverage EO data to provide actionable recommendations to farmers and stakeholders.
- Pilot projects focusing on agricultural transformation and productivity improvements in Kenya, using multispectral satellite imagery combined with ground-level research from KALRO.
SatSure, one of the world's leading Earth Intelligence companies, delivers analytics-ready data products that enable contextual, industry-specific Earth Observation (EO) solutions at a global scale. Dhruva Rajan, Chief Revenue Officer at SatSure, stated that the partnership marks a significant step toward enabling data-driven policymaking, strengthening food security, and empowering smallholder farmers with near real-time insights into crop health, weather variability, and sustainable practices.
Salim Kinyimu, ICT Director at KALRO, commented that the partnership aligns with their vision of integrating technology into agricultural research and extension services. By combining SatSure's geospatial intelligence capabilities with KALRO's on-ground expertise, the collaboration is set to enhance Kenya's agricultural resilience and contribute to the country's food security goals.
KALRO, a premier institution in agricultural research, is committed to improving agricultural productivity and sustainability in Kenya. It conducts research in crop sciences, livestock management, and sustainable farming practices to support the country's agricultural sector. The partnership's platform, designed to provide decision intelligence for various sectors, also addresses global challenges across sectors such as Agriculture, Banking, Aviation, Utilities and Critical Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, including Water and Forestry.
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- The partnership between SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd. and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) signifies a step towards transforming agricultural practices, boosting productivity, and enhancing resilience in Kenya.
- This collaboration aims to revolutionize agricultural productivity and resilience, integrating data-and-cloud-computing technology, and leveraging satellite imagery, remote sensing, and advanced analytics for crop monitoring and yield forecasting.
- By developing decision intelligence tools, this partnership aspires to empower smallholder farmers with near real-time insights into crop health, weather variability, and sustainable practices.
- The technological agreement between SatSure Analytics and KALRO extends to addressing global challenges in various sectors such as banking, aviation, utilities, critical infrastructure, natural resources, agriculture, and food security.
- The combination of SatSure's geospatial intelligence capabilities with KALRO's on-ground expertise will contribute to Kenya's agricultural sector by improving food security and health, while fostering advancements in business, science, and culture.
